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Restaurants & nightlife

London’s best Thai restaurants

Spice up your life with our top nine recommendations for a taste of Thailand in London.

Words by Amelia Allen

14th April 2026

4-minute read

As the world’s leading luxury lifestyle management group, we know what the world’s most discerning individuals want. And this year – so far – for our London-based members, it’s Thai cuisine. Yet, despite the city being home to over 400 Thai restaurants, standout spots remain relatively few and far between. Case in point: there’s only one Michelin-starred Thai restaurant in the city – and even that’s a fusion concept. Luckily, our Global Head of Restaurants, Keith Doyle, has shared his top Thai restaurants in London for you to dig into.

Kiln, Soho

Best for: charcoal-cooked seafood.

As is standard in much of Soho, Kiln is walk-ins only. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get your claws on a seat at the counter, where you can watch dayboat seafood – fresh that morning – cooked over roaring charcoal flames. The chefs pootle next to the coals, firing up popular dishes such as claypot-baked glass noodles with simmered Tamworth pork belly and brown crab meat.

kilnsoho.com

AngloThai, Marylebone

Best for: London’s only Michelin-starred Thai.

We know what you're thinking: AngloThai is technically a fusion restaurant. But hear us out. We had a first look of AngloThai (one of Marylebone’s best) in November 2024, before it became London’s only Michelin-starred Thai. Here, the husband-and-wife duo guided us through their mish-mash menu, which swaps limes for tangy sea buckthorn and palm sugar for honey.

anglothai.co.uk

A bowl of green caviar and red leaves sits on ice in a white dish with two white spoons. In the background, black flower-shaped waffles with tiny white flowers are served on a light blue plate.

22–24 Seymour Pl, W1H 7NL

Three dishes on a stone table: two large grilled prawns with sauce and lime halves, a bowl of dark meat stew garnished with cilantro, and a bowl of salad with herbs and grated vegetables. Fork and spoon are beside the plates.

6 Park St, SE1 9AB

Kolae, Borough

Best for: coconut-marinated curries.

The name of the game at Kolae is quite literally coconut-marinated curries (that’s what it translates to in Thai). So you won't be surprised that the kolae chicken skewers – basted and grilled until caramelised over glowing embers – have been on the menu since the ribbon was cut in October 2023. And if you’re worried about spice levels, one of the waiters will steer you in the right direction.

kolae.com

som saa, Spitalfields

Best for: classic Thai dishes.

Deep-fried sea bass at som saa might be a bit of a mouthful to say. But it’s got nothing on the dish itself. The whole fish curls around the plate, its skin shatteringly crisp and dusted with roasted rice powder, alongside a sharp, herby salad. Pull the flesh away from the bone and pair it with sticky rice to mop up every last bit of sauce.

somsaa.com

A whole fried fish served upright in a shallow bowl, topped with a vibrant mix of fresh herbs, onions, and red chilies, surrounded by a rich, dark sauce on a rustic wooden table.

43A Commercial St, E1 6BD

A bowl of creamy noodle soup topped with two large prawns and orange fish roe, served with sides of crispy noodles, sliced onions, green herbs, and a decorative spoon on a wooden tray.

9–10 Market Pl, W1W 8AQ

Khao-Sō-i, Fitzrovia

Best for: egg noodle soup.

After popping up in London in 2024, this noodle bar now has landed a permanent spot in Fitzrovia. Flying out of the doors are dishes like lightly charred whole British langoustines laid over a slow-simmered coconut curry broth – the kind you’ll want to slurp. As are the moo ping: grilled Norfolk pork belly skewers, dipped into a silky, marinated egg yolk sauce.

khaosoilondon.com

Plaza Khao Gaeng, Fitzrovia

Best for: a pre-show, rustic dinner.

Since Plaza Khao Gaeng’s Tottenham Court Road outpost is just a short stroll from The Devil Wears Prada showing at the Dominion Theatre, it’s practically made for pre-show dinners. And the khua kling muu (dry-fried pork packed with chillies) is made for those craving a proper kick. But if you’re more spice-shy, opt for the gaeng massaman neua (slow-cooked beef shoulder massaman curry).

plazakhaogaeng.com

A table set with various Thai dishes on white plates, including stir-fried noodles with shrimp, curry, vegetables, fried fish, and a plate with a runny fried egg, with hands reaching in to serve food.

103–105 New Oxford St, WC1A 1DB

Three people share a meal at a table with vibrant dishes, including curry, eggs, and vegetables. One hand pours a dark drink into a glass while others reach for food with forks and hold drinks.

30 Rupert St, W1D 6DL

Speedboat Bar, Soho

Best for: spice lovers.

With bright colours, three-litre beer towers, and a buzzy atmosphere, somewhere of this ilk could only exist in Soho (or Notting Hill, where the other site resides). Inspired by Bangkok canteens, the menu features fiery stir fries and prawn ceviche doused in a Thai lime dressing. Insider tip: ask about the spice scale before you order, as some of the dishes are scorching.

speedboatbar.co.uk

Singburi, Shoreditch

Best for: smoky grilled meats.

Sadly, Singburi has abandoned its original Zone 4’s BYOB and cash-only rules. But the good news is that it has migrated closer to the city, bringing with it stripped-back, industrial-chic interiors with exposed ducts. But the menu is far from tame – with foodies circling like hawks for smoky pork belly and chicken thigh glazed with grated ginger.

singburi.com

A modern restaurant interior with an open kitchen, high bar stools, and a long dining table set with plates and glasses. Large windows let in natural light, and industrial-style lighting hangs from the ceiling.

Montacute Yds, 185–186 Shoreditch High St, E1 6HU

A blue table set with grilled prawns on a green sauce, a bowl of white rice, a plate of salad with shredded toppings, a small bowl of vegetables, and a glass of water.

55 Curzon St, W1J 8PG

MIKO Mei Fair, Mayfair

Best for: authentic Thai dishes.

Restauranteur Samyukta Nair has pretty much all cuisine bases covered: Chinese at MiMi Mei Fair, Italian at Nipotina, and Indian at Jamavar. This month, she’s adding MIKO Mei Fair to the mix, set inside the same Mayfair townhouse as MiMi. Dishes die-hard foodies will remember from the now-closed KOYN are on the menu, such as the yellow crab curry (RIP).

mikomeifair.com

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